Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Honda Civic Petrol 1590cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 129,186 miles on the clock, averaging 8,331 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 16V engine is known for d16v1-specific owner forum threads and specialist garage known-issues pages.
MOT & Mileage History for DE53 DKN
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 129,186 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11,746 |
| Average per year | 8,331 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DE53 DKN |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1590cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About DE53 DKN
What car is DE53 DKN?
DE53 DKN is a blue Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.
What is the mileage of DE53 DKN?
The last recorded mileage for DE53 DKN was 129,186 miles, recorded on 17 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DE53 DKN passed its MOT?
DE53 DKN has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Jul 2018.
Is DE53 DKN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 DKN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is DE53 DKN?
DE53 DKN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.